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Africa

Sanef calls for big tech companies to be held accountable, Namibia’s Competition Commission agrees

The South African National Editors’ Forum has asked the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry, initiated by the Competition Commission of South Africa to consider getting Big Tech to look at fair compensation for using South African media content. Presentations were made by Chris Mcinga and Izak Minnaar, largely speaking on behalf of community media and the Press Council of SA. The Commission told SANEF that “X” (formerly Twitter) has […]

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Namibia

National Disability Week promotes inclusion

The National Disability Council of Namibia, in collaboration with stakeholders, is hosting the National Disability Week from the 5th to 7th March in the Oshana region. Speaking at the official opening today the Deputy Minister of Disability Affairs Alexia Manombe-Ncube said the week is meant to raise awareness and promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities in various aspects of society and also help in promoting inclusivity and advocating for […]

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World

UN condemns death sentences in Ukraine

The UN human rights office has expressed concern at the sentencing to death of a Moroccan man and two Britons by a Russian proxy court in eastern Ukraine, saying such trials against prisoners of war amounted to a war crime. The UN says the three were part of Ukraine's armed forces, and therefore could not be described as mercenaries. The AFP news agency reports that Brahim Saadoun was a student […]

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Business / Economics

USAID grants N$19 million to Namibia Hydrogen Fund Managers Limited

The U.S. government, through the USAID Mobilizing Investment project, has announced a grant of N$19 million to Namibia Hydrogen Fund Managers Limited to support the N$22 billion Sustainable Development Goals Namibia One Fund. Launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP-27 in November 2022, the SDG Namibia One Fund is Namibia’s dedicated green hydrogen finance vehicle. Here is Julia Haludilu the Press and Media Coordinator at the US Embassy […]

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Africa

Ghana’s finance ministry asks President not to sign anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Ghana's finance ministry has advised against the President's approval of a recent anti-LGBT bill passed by parliament, cautioning potential repercussions including the loss of $3.8bn in World Bank funding over five to six years. The bill, if signed, imposes jail terms for identifying as or promoting LGBT+ activities, sparking opposition from rights activist Linda Baumann. In a highly unusual move, the warning from the finance ministry was leaked to several […]

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Lifestyle

EU delegation launches 2024 Women’s Day Art exhibit

The European Union Delegation to Namibia will launch the 2024 International Women’s Day Female Artist Exhibition, later this evening in Windhoek. Themed 'Inspire Inclusion,' the exhibition serves as a platform for female artists to showcase their artworks. Here is the EU Ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins with more about the exhibition.  

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Africa

US imposes new sanctions on Zimbabwe

The US has imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa for corruption and human rights abuses. The order, according to the BBC, also affects other senior leaders in the country - blocking their assets in the US and barring them from unofficial travel there. The new sanctions replace a broader programme that was introduced two decades ago. The White House said, “We continue to witness gross abuses of political, economic, […]

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